Course Information
Course title
Introduction to Quantum Optics 
Semester
111-2 
Designated for
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE  GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS  
Instructor
CHIAO-HSUAN WANG 
Curriculum Number
Phys5052 
Curriculum Identity Number
222EU0330 
Class
 
Credits
3.0 
Full/Half
Yr.
Half 
Required/
Elective
Elective 
Time
Wednesday 6,7,8(13:20~16:20) 
Remarks
The upper limit of the number of students: 40. 
 
Course introduction video
 
Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning
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Course Syllabus
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Course Description

In the course “Introduction to Quantum Optics”, we will cover various topics regarding interactions between light and matters in the quantum region, including quantization of electrodynamics field, coherent and non-classical states of light, atom-photon interaction, open quantum system evolution, and special topics related to quantum computing and applications. 

Course Objective
By the end of the semester, students will be able to
(1) identify concepts and toolboxes in quantum optics,
(2) present related topics via oral and written reports. 
Course Requirement
Quantum Mechanics (I) and Classical Electrodynamics (I) 
Student Workload (expected study time outside of class per week)
 
Office Hours
Appointment required. 
Designated reading
 
References
Quantum Optics: An Introduction by Mark Fox
Introductory Quantum Optics by Christopher Gerry and Peter Knight
Introduction to Quantum Optics by Gilbert Grynberg, Alain Aspect, and Claude Fabre
Quantum Optics by D. F. Walls and Gerard J. Milburn
Quantum Optics by Marlan O. Scully and M. Suhail Zubairy
Other relevant references will be specified during lectures 
Grading
 
No.
Item
%
Explanations for the conditions
1. 
Homework 
35% 
 
2. 
Midterm 
35% 
 
3. 
Final Report 
30% 
 
 
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